Rheumatologist | Department of Internal Medicine | M89478

Virginia Commonwealth University

1 month ago

Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeRheumatology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Virginia Commonwealth University as a Rheumatologist – Academic Faculty in United States. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities

Provide teaching service to learners, including medical students, interns and residents

Use contemporary adult learning methods to promote evidence

based practice

Demonstrate effective teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all levels

Requirements

Demonstrated both scholarly and clinical abilities through patient care, teaching and clinical research

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Virginia Commonwealth University in United States.

Key Skills

RheumatologyInternal MedicineClinical CareTeachingResearchPatient CareAmbulatory ClinicsConsult ServicesEvidence-Based PracticeProfessionalismCivility

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatologist | Department of Internal Medicine | M89478 at Virginia Commonwealth University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rheumatology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

This Rheumatology position at Virginia Commonwealth University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Rheumatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $290k, with the typical range spanning $220k to $380k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Clinical Care, Teaching, Research, Patient Care, Ambulatory Clinics, Consult Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rheumatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Rheumatologist will provide exemplary care in Rheumatology within outpatient ambulatory clinics and on consult services. This role also involves active participation in the education and training of Rheumatology fellows and other learners.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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